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    Pungwe Safari Camp, Manyeleti Game Reserve

    Pungwe Safari Camp

    Hotel · Manyeleti Game Reserve, South Africa

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 65
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria-free
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    Pungwe Safari Camp is a hotel near Manyeleti Game Reserve.

    Why stay at Pungwe Safari Camp

    • 57 mammal species recorded nearby

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Game Drive, Bush Walk, Birding, Astronomy, Spa
    Amenities
    Spa, Wifi, Dining, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    1,452

    Species

    57

    Mammals

    277

    Birds

    Most observed

    • African Savanna Elephant417 sightings
    • Leopard356 sightings
    • Lion297 sightings
    • Impala206 sightings
    • Spotted Hyena171 sightings
    • Southern Giraffe166 sightings
    • Plains Zebra140 sightings
    • African Buffalo135 sightings
    • Common Wildebeest128 sightings
    • Waterbuck124 sightings

    Best time to stay at Pungwe Safari Camp

    Best months:
    June
    July
    August
    Jan
    Fair25°C158mm
    Feb
    Good25°C148mm
    Mar
    Great24°C48mm
    Apr
    Great22°C49mm
    May
    Great20°C29mm
    Jun
    Great18°C15mm
    Jul
    Great18°C7mm
    Aug
    Excellent20°C7mm
    Sep
    Great22°C22mm
    Oct
    Great23°C46mm
    Nov
    Great25°C62mm
    Dec
    Good25°C120mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Pungwe Safari Camp
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High30°30°30°28°27°25°25°27°29°29°31°31°
    Low21°21°20°17°15°12°12°14°16°18°19°21°
    Rain mm1571714845281487244260115
    Humidity72%73%70%69%67%62%58%56%57%62%63%70%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Khoka Moya Airport (KHO)

    7 km from the park

    International airport

    Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)

    96 km from the park

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    Data updated October 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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